The Claim

At a concentration of 200 μmol/L, long-chain fatty acids directly suppress alpha-2-adrenergic receptor-mediated inhibition of lipolysis in isolated human adipocytes, indicating a cell-autonomous mechanism through which dietary fat may enhance fat breakdown.

Source: Acute exposure to long-chain fatty acids impairs α2-adrenergic receptor-mediated antilipolysis in human adipose tissue Published, JLR Papers in Press, July 11, 2007.

What the research says

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In plain English

In human fat cells grown in the lab, long-chain fatty acids at a specific concentration reduce the ability of certain receptors to block fat breakdown, which may explain how dietary fat promotes fat utilization at the cellular level.

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Long-chain fatty acids at a concentration of 200 μmol/L directly suppress alpha-2-adrenergic receptor-mediated inhibition of lipolysis in isolated human adipocytes, suggesting a cell-autonomous mechanism by which dietary fat may enhance fat breakdown.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Acute exposure to long-chain fatty acids impairs α2-adrenergic receptor-mediated antilipolysis in human adipose tissue Published, JLR Papers in Press, July 11, 2007.

    When fat levels in the blood rise after eating fatty food, fat cells stop listening to the signal that normally tells them to hold onto fat. This lets them break down fat more easily, even without other hormones involved.

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